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Tips on wheelchair access and other special needs while traveling to India !

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In spite of the enormous number of physically challenged people in India, few places are wheelchair accessible by design. Most of the major tourist attractions are inaccessible; to say nothing of many other places you may want to visit. Hotels, temples, private homes, restaurants, shops and other buildings usually have steps up, especially in places with heavy monsoon rains.  If you require wheelchair access, you'll need to find out in advance about every single place you plan to visit or stay. For many people, a specialized travel agency could be the best option for making such arrangements. Otherwise, you will need to spend enormous amounts of time and energy planning every step in advance. Whether you use an agency or do it yourself, it's essential to articulate your requirements as fully and clearly as possible.  Although the situation is slowly improving, few hotels are truly accessible. When making hotel reservations, be sure that your reservation is for a par...

Information on Hindu Religions in India

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Religions in India - Hinduism Hinduism, with its mega family of gods and goddesses, extends back at least three millennia. Like Buddhists, Hindus believe in reincarnation. Hindus also share the Buddhist goal: liberation from the endless cycle of rebirth and the attainment of nirvana. Hinduism also espouses a similar relationship between dharma (truth) and karma (action). If one fulfills one's as-signed duty and moral obligations to society, one will be rewarded iii the next life. Sacrifice is an essential part of dharma. An offering to a god blesses the worshipper in return. Sacrifice also calls for the relinquishment of one's individuality, which the Hindu believes frees the atman (universal consciousness) and allows the realization of nirvana. This theory explains the important ritual attached to cremation: The head of the deceased is ignited first to free the atman for the journey that will, it is hoped, end in heaven. Devout Hindus also practice yoga, which they consi...